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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,310

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,165

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $16,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $25,655
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $24,198
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Navigation system     1,200  
Premium II Package     1,400  
Premium Package       3,995
Safety Package       595
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Navigation system     1,116  
Premium II Package     1,302  
Premium Package       3,396
Safety Package       506
Options (change) 2,110 2,110 3,740 4,590
Options (change) 1,961 1,961 3,477 3,902
Destination 775 775 775 665
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -2,600
Total Price $46,235 $50,285 $68,315 $28,310
Total Invoice $43,052 $46,818 $63,677 $26,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,683
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9380, 11170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$46,235$50,285$68,315$28,310
Adjustments for Features-4,515-4,515-8,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,720$45,770$59,810$28,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$18,090$0
Total Invoice$43,052$46,818$63,677$26,165
Adjustments for Features-4,204-4,204-7,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,848$42,614$55,749$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$16,901$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2007200720072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,115$9,115$13,105$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$4,515$8,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,204-4,204-7,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072007
ModelSLKEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.2 in
Length160.7 in174.9 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height51.0 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested80030%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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